Justice M.S. Liberhan, who headed the commission investigating the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, had died at the age of 87 in Chandigarh, August 2, 2026. He is noted for leading one of the longest-running inquiries in Indian judicial history.
The Liberhan Commission was established to probe the events leading to the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. The inquiry extended for nearly 17 years, with the commission receiving 43 extensions before finalising its report. The resultant report was submitted on June 30, 2009, detailing the findings of the investigation into the demolition and the people responsible. The comprehensive report sought to provide clarity on one of the most significant and contentious events in India's recent history.
Justice Liberhan's role symbolised persistence in judicial inquiry amid complex political and social ramifications. His death marks the passing of a key figure in India’s legal examination of communal strife.
